The Garden of the Woman Learned in Magic
From Stories from Hans Andersen, by H. C. Andersen
This story comes from Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author who gave the world The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Snow Queen (of which this tale is a part). First published in the nineteenth century, it has been read by children in every generation since. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Gerda's journey teaches courage, loyalty, and the determination to keep going even when the way is hard and the world seems strange.
- Band
- Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8
- Length
- medium · about 559 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures
- Source
- Stories from Hans Andersen, H. C. Andersen
- First published
- see the About page in the reader
- Regions
- Canada · United States
Included formats
- · Web reader and PDF
- · EPUB for e-readers
- · Home-print sheet
- · Folded booklet
- · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
- · Worksheet
- · Quick Check (8 questions) with answer key
- · Read-aloud script
- · Colouring page
- · Teacher’s Edition (members)
Lesson at a glance
- Reading
- about 10 minutes at this band
- Pause questions
- 3
- Words to Know
- 5
- Quick Check
- 8 questions, with the answer key
- Let’s Talk
- 3 questions for afterwards
- Worksheet
- questions, an activity and a drawing prompt
About 40 minutes with one story, all of it.
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